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Veltman Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Veldman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Veldman, Melman, Hellman, Sellman, Tellman, Bertman, Weitman, Helfman

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Where is the Veltman family from?

You can see how Veltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Veltman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Veltman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Veltman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veltman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veltman. 16% of Veltman men worked as a Salesman and 32% of Veltman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veltman were Clerk and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Veltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Veltman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 844 military records available for the last name Veltman. For the veterans among your Veltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veltman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Veltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Veltman in 1960 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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